Nearly 2,000 homes submerged as monsoon floods hit Indonesian villages

26 November 2025 , 08:05

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Nearly 2,000 homes submerged as monsoon floods hit Indonesian villages

At least 10 people have died after torrential rain unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island.

Six others are missing as rescue teams struggle to reach affected areas in North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks.

Mud, rocks, and trees tumbled down the hilly villages, flattening 17 houses and a cafe.

At least five bodies have been recovered and three injured people found in the worst-hit city of Sibolga.

Rescue teams say they are still searching for four villagers who were reported missing.

In the neighboring district of Central Tapanuli, landslides hit several homes, killing at least a family of four.

Flooding has also submerged nearly 2,000 houses and buildings.

Sibolga police chief Eddy Inganta confirmed emergency shelters were active and residents in high risk zones have been urged to evacuate.

Elizabeth Baker

Technology & Business Editor